4 What is Poetry?In poetry, the sound and meaning of words are especially important.Poetry communicates experience and feelings.Brain Pop Poetry

5 Speaker The speaker is the narrator of the poem.It is not always the author.When we discuss poetry, we say, “The speaker might mean…”

6 Rhyme Rhyming words are words that make nearly the same sound.In poetry, rhyming words are used on purpose to create a certain sound or feeling.Example:I don’t see the harmIn visiting the farm.The yellow eyes glowedby the side of the road.

7 Near Rhyme Near rhyme is also known as “close” rhyme or “slant” rhyme.It means that two words are very close to rhyming.Example:He ran down the stairsWithout a single careNever being scared

8 Rhyme Scheme The pattern of rhymes used in a poemThe pattern can be labeled using lettersExample:A horse and a flea and three blind mice ASat on a curbstone shooting dice. AThe horse he slipped and fell on the flea. B“Whoops,” said the flea, “there’s a horse on me!” B

9 Do you know any famous poets?William ShakespeareRobert FrostMaya Angelou (Brain Pop)While you watch the video clip, think about the topics that inspire Maya Angelou to write her poems. What might inspire you to write a poem?

10 Free VerseA poem that does not have a rhyme scheme; line breaks are uneven and purposefulExample:I walked along the side of the road ALooking for no one BBut I found a piece of myself along the way C

11 LineUsually one row of words equals one line of poetry; it does not always end with punctuationHow many lines are in this example?The ToasterA silver-scaled Dragon with jaws flaming redSits on my elbow and toasts my bread.I hand him fat slices, and then one by one,He hands them back when he sees they are done.

12 Stanza Stanzas are the paragraphs of poetry. Types of Stanzas:Couplet: A two-lined stanza that rhymesA squirrel climbed a treeThen he sang with gleeQuatrain: A four-lined stanza with a rhyme schemeThe squirrel climbed a treeBut soon, a bird swooped nearbyIt reached for him and let out a cry

14 Poetry Treasure HuntYou have 20 minutes to complete the treasure hunt.You may only have one book at a time. When you finish with your book, put it back on the chalk tray and take another one. You may keep one book the entire time or change books every few minutes.There is no talking during this activity. Treasure hunters do their best work in quiet areas. 

15 If I was in Charge of the World…Let’s read the poem.Now you are going to create your own poem.What would you change if you were in charge of the world? Fill in the blanks with your ideas and be ready to share in 15 minutes. If you finish early, add a picture to your poem.

16 Couplet So precious are true friends who lend their earsA poem that is made of stanzas with 2 lines each; the lines in each stanza must rhymeSo precious are true friends who lend their earsAnd give their time to wipe away sad tears.

17 Thinking about CoupletsLet’s read “My Brother Bert” together.Read the poem again to yourself and answer the 3 star questions.

18 Partner Work: CoupletsRead “Sick” aloud with your partner; first one person will read it and then the other person will read it.On the left side of the poem, use at least 4 different symbols (* ! ?  #) to show your thinking.On the right side of the poem, answer the questions.

20 Step 1: What’s the assignment?Read the directions. Always figure out the type of poem you are supposed to be writing.Then be sure to understand the requirements.Example: Write a 3 stanza couplet that includes at least one simile or metaphor.

21 Step 2: What should I write about?What’s your topic? You can write about anything that is school appropriate!Here are some sample topics:seasons, holidays, friends, family, school, sports, etc.

22 Step 3: How do I start writing?When you think about your topic, what comes to mind?Use the graphic organizer to help you arrange the things you already know about your topic.Make notes in the margins about things that you might want to include in your poem but don’t really fit into the graphic organizer.

23 Step 4: How do I put it together?To begin, write down your lines without worrying about rhyming.Then work on the rhyming part (find synonyms that do rhyme).Finally, add the required figurative language.

24 First Draft ExampleThe freezing white snow landed on my cheek While I pulled my red sled down the driveway I could hear the laughter of children nearby As they ran to the giant hill The taste of hot chocolate was still on my lips And my scarf was pulled tight around my neck

25 Step 5: How do I make it rhyme?The freezing white snow landed on my cheek While I pulled my red sled down the street I could hear the laughter of children nearby As they ran to the giant hill up high The taste of hot chocolate was still on my lips And my scarf was pulled tight around my neck And I could feel the weight of the sled on my hips.

26 Step 6: Figurative Language?The freezing white snow landed on my cheek While I pulled my red sled down the street I could hear children laughing like hyenas nearby As they ran to the giant hill up high The taste of hot chocolate was still on my lips And I could feel the weight of the sled on my hips.

27 Step 7: How do I make it perfect?The bitter white snow landed on my rosy cheek While I pulled my ragged red sled down the street I could hear children laughing like hyenas nearby As they scurried to the colossal hill up high The sweet taste of hot chocolate was still on my lips And I could feel the weight of the sled on my hips.

28 Your Turn: Write a CoupletFigure out the rules for the kind of poem you are writing. Think of a topic and use the graphic organizer.Get your completed graphic organizer approved by me before writing your poem.Write your first draft; it doesn’t have to have the perfect words or perfect rhyme scheme yet.Use a thesaurus or a rhyme wheel to finalize your poem.Work independently. I won’t answer any questions for 15 minutes. You are smart, and you can do it. 

29 Quatrain with QuestionsA poem that is made up of stanzas with 4 lines each; the stanzas must have a set rhyme schemeThe Joke You Just ToldThe joke you just told isn’t funny one bit.It’s pointless and dull, and wholly lacking in wit.It’s so old and stale, it’s beginning to smell!Besides, it’s the one I was going to tell.

30 Checking the Rhyme SchemeHave you ever seen a sheet on a river bed? A Or a single hair from a hammer’s head? A Has the foot of a mountain any toes? B And is there a pair of garden hose? B Does the needle ever wink its eye? Why doesn’t the wing of a building fly? Can you tickle the ribs of a parasol? Or open the trunk of a tree at all? Are the teeth of a rake ever going to bite? Have the hands of a clock any left or right? Can the garden plot be deep and dark? And what is the sound of the birch’s bark?

31 Thinking about QuatrainsLet’s read “Have You Ever Seen?” together.What makes this poem a quatrain?Now label the rhyme scheme with your neighbor. Begin only the first stanza with “A.” The second stanza will begin with a different letter. It’s up to you to figure it out. 

32 Analyzing PoemsThe poet of “Have You Ever Seen?” loves to play with words.Our language is confusing! Can you make sense of it? Complete the chart.

33 Your Turn: Write a QuatrainComplete the prewriting. Then have me check it.Once approved, you may begin writing your three stanza quatrain. It must follow one of the rhyme schemes allowed, and it must include an example of personification and purposeful alliteration.

34 Free Verse Fog The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits lookingA poem that does not have a set rhyme or rhythm; its main focus is on line break and the way words sound next to each other.FogBy Carl SandburgThe fog comeson little cat feet.It sits lookingover harbor and cityon silent haunchesand then moves on.

35 Thinking about Free VerseLet’s read “Foul Shot” together. What makes it free verse poetry?Now read it again to yourself. Answer the 4 star questions and be ready to share in 10 minutes.

36 Thinking about Free VerseRead “Some Poems” to yourself.Choral Reading (I’ll read a section and you will repeat it!)Answer the 3 star questions with your neighbor. Be ready to share in 3 minutes.

37 Your Turn: Write a Free Verse PoemA free verse poem doesn’t have a rhyme scheme or rhythm.It must be at least 15 lines long.It must have an example of alliteration and another figurative language.

39 BalladA poem with a chorus and several verses; it usually tells a story and has a rhyme schemeRolling in the Deep We could have had it all Rolling in the deep You had my heart inside your hand And you played it to the beat

40 Thinking about BalladsYou’ve probably heard or read ballads hundreds of times.The core structure for a ballad is a quatrain, written in either abcb or abab rhyme schemes.They are simple stories told in poetic form.

41 What is the story in these ballads?Cats in the CradleLove StoryYou Don't Know...

42 Themes in Ballads Friendship Happiness Time LoveExploration and DiscoveryDoing the ImpossibleHeartbreak

43 Analyzing Ballads Let’s read the next ballad together.How many stanzas are there? Lines?Which stanzas are the chorus?Complete the boxes on the right side of your paper. You are analyzing (breaking apart and looking at each piece) of the poem! Don’t you feel smart! You have 20 minutes. If you finish early, work on homework or read quietly.

44 Reading Ballads Let’s read “City I Love” together.What do you think of our city? Where else might you like to live?Work with your neighbor to answer the 3 star questions. You have 7 minutes.

45 Your Turn: Write a balladUse the graphic organizer to help get started.Write your ballad. You must have 2 verses, a chorus that is repeated, imagery, and a rhyme scheme. The chosen tone must be clear!Sign up for a Writing Conference:

46 Independent Poetry PracticeRead “He Had a Dream.” Answer the 5 star questions.Read “Earth, What Will You Give Me?” Answer the 3 star questions.Check your answers with the key.